Shrikant Deshmukh
Pune
Summary
Automotive Professional with 9+ years of experience in Homologation, Regulatory Compliance, Project Management, Vehicle Development, and Testing. Skilled in managing global homologation programs, regulatory compliance strategies, certification activities, and cross-functional project execution across international markets. Proven track record of leading product lifecycle activities, regulatory assessments, vehicle validation programs, and coordination with global certification agencies to achieve successful product approvals and market launches. Strong stakeholder management, leadership, and problem-solving capabilities with extensive experience in multinational automotive environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Type Approval Specialist
BMW Techwork India
Pune
04.2026 - Current
- Specialized in total vehicle type approval for markets including Korea, Taiwan, and ASEAN nations.
- Managed homologation timelines and budgets, ensuring timely execution for targeted markets.
- Prepared and submitted homologation documentation for target countries.
- Ensured compliance with homologation approvals and country-specific requirements for vehicle sales.
- Supported importers during in-country regulatory audits and COP processes, facilitating compliance and smooth operations.
- Collaborated with technical and marketing teams to resolve vehicle and documentation issues, enhancing approval processes.
Deputy Manager
STELLANTIS
12.2022 - Current
- Led homologation efforts for ASEAN, Pacific, GCC, Taiwan, and overseas markets.
- Facilitated monthly/bi-weekly meetings with country importers to track homologation approvals and provide regulation updates.
- Conducted regulation assessments and developed homologation plans, budgets, timelines, and document preparations.
- Coordinated with global homologation teams, project teams, and importers to ensure compliance with in-country homologation requirements and documentation.
- Co-ordination with global team for new regulation implementation in upcoming & current projects to meet the in-country requirements.
- Collaboration with ARAI, ICAT and global certifying agencies like, VCA, IDIADA, RDW etc.
- Serial life project Management (Jeep Compass, Meridian, Wrangler & Grand Cherokee).
Senior Engineer
TATA motors Ltd.
Pune
08.2018 - 11.2022
- Managed project deliverables at (KO-DR04 Gateways & Launch) for the complete product lifecycle gateways.
- Conducted market research, gathered voice of customer insights, analyzed market trends, identified product gaps, and evaluated regulations to define product pricing, volume, positioning, and strategy.
- Developed design verification plan (DVP) incorporating customer feedback, change matrix, and project scope to ensure robustness in product design.
- Conducted design and development cost analysis, recorded actual man hours against the plan, and created gateway documents.
- Vehicle benchmarking & analysis of domestic & International market as per product attributes leader strategy and target setting of TML vehicle & vehicle attribute development.
- Validated and implemented value analysis and value engineering (VAVE) ideas within set timelines, utilizing customer feedback and project reports.
- Vehicle performance likes, Drivability, Bathtub drivability, Acceleration, Grade ability, Restart-ability, Coast Down trial and Fuel Economy.
- HMI Test (Human Machine Interface) & Connectivity: Evaluation of instrument cluster, VECU functionality trials, RPAS, all gauge's calibration check, Infotainment system evaluation, End of line verification with final calibration.
- Comfort & Convenience evaluation, Driver Ergonomics, H-points measurement, occupant space, visibility, interior & exterior lights, primary & secondary efforts & ingress/egress evaluation.
- Performed Pre-CMVR & CMVR trial like, Speedo-ODO calibration, RSL (Road Speed Limit), Weights, Brakes, Steering, Horn Installation, ORVM, Spray Suppression as per AIS, IS, ECE standards.
- (On the Payroll of Tata Technology Ltd.)
Testing Engineer- Validation
Mahindra & Mahindra
Pune
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Clutch Installation Quality Assessment.
- Gear shift quality assessment trial (GSQA).
- Performed Propeller Shaft IQA.
- Conducted articulation tests (static & dynamic conditions) on steering, brake, suspension, and transmission systems at truck level to ensure compliance with performance standards.
- Audited CRF (clamping, routing & fouling) at vehicle level and DMU (digital mockup) level to validate design integrity and functionality.
- Performed Water wading test on vehicle level, ADR angle measurements.
- Executed pre-CMVR trials including installation spray suppression, ORVM trial, HLLD, horn installation, ADR angles, safety device, lighting & signaling, and vehicle weight measurement in alignment with ARAI certification requirements.
- Collaborated with Truck and Bus division on vehicle assessments.
Intern
UMW Dongshin Motech Pvt. Ltd.
Talegaon Dabade
08.2016 - 06.2017
Education
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Shri Tulja Bhavani College of Engineering
Tuljapur01-2016
HSC - General
Yogeshwari Mahavidyalaya
Ambajogae01-2012
SSC - General
Maharashtra Vidyalaya
Moha01-2010
Skills
- Vehicle homologation
- Regulatory compliance
- Technical documentation
- Technical troubleshooting
- Project coordination
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Market analysis
- Customer relationship management
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
Hobbies and Interests
- Learning new skills
- Bike riding
- Automobile and Cars
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/17/94
- Driving License: LMV (8+ years' experience of driving)
- Passport
Internship
UMW Dongshin Motech Pvt. Ltd., Talegaon Dabade, 410507, 08/01/16, 06/30/17
Timeline
Type Approval Specialist
BMW Techwork India
04.2026 - Current
Deputy Manager
STELLANTIS
12.2022 - Current
Senior Engineer
TATA motors Ltd.
08.2018 - 11.2022
Testing Engineer- Validation
Mahindra & Mahindra
06.2017 - 07.2018
Intern
UMW Dongshin Motech Pvt. Ltd.
08.2016 - 06.2017
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Shri Tulja Bhavani College of Engineering
HSC - General
Yogeshwari Mahavidyalaya
SSC - General
Maharashtra Vidyalaya